Sidney L. Gold Weighs in on Philly’s Negotiations for New Police Contract

Philadelphia employment lawyer, Sidney L. Gold, of Sidney L. Gold & Associates was recently interviewed by The Philadelphia Tribune. Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney has until New Year’s Day to finalize a draft of the new union contract for the police force. Gold weighs in on the embattled negotiations. Read the full article here.

http://www.discrimlaw.net/news_releases/gold-phillys-negotiations-new-police-contract/

Sexual Harassment Impacts Women’s Health and Future

The impact on women’s mental and physical health from being sexually harassed are experienced in numerous ways. It is more than uncomfortable moments, bursts of irritation, feeling fear for more inappropriate advances, and becoming distressed. It can cause long-term effects that transforms victim’s lives. Being sexually harassed in the workplace impacts the victim’s future and […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/12/23/sexual-harassment-womens-health-future/

Avoid Getting Sexual Harassment Investigations Wrong

According to a study performed by the Rape, Abuse, & Incest National Network (RAINN), approximately 81 percent of women and 20 percent of men experience sexual harassment in the workplace. When instances of sexual harassment are reported, employers must conduct investigations into the allegations and take appropriate remedial action. Unfortunately, many employers fail to handle […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/12/23/sexual-harassment-investigations-wrong/

What Should I Know Regarding Medical Records Requests?

Medical records are important files that discuss a patient’s ongoing medical history. These files tend to be used in a variety of situations. Therefore, medical records tend to be transferred from the physician to others more frequently compared to other files. Mishandling a patient’s medical records can put a physician in a legal situation, so […]

http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2019/12/23/medical-records-requests/

Rising Number of Pregnant Workers Report Discrimination

In Pennsylvania workplaces, there has been far too many scenarios where pregnant women are not afforded the necessary accommodations to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Across the country, state governments have approved legislation to protect pregnant workers; this action caused a decrease in pregnancy discrimination cases. However, in Pennsylvania, where there is no such legislation, there […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/12/20/pregnant-workers-report-discrimination/

Different Forms of Sexual Harassment

Even though the media has examined the issue of sexual harassment and many big-name celebrities have been outed with charges, it is not always easy to recognize the many forms of sexual harassment present in workplaces. Many victims experience it, but are not fully aware or may not be willing to confront it. They may […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/12/19/different-forms-of-sexual-harassment/

Popular Mexican Eatery Settles in Sexual Harassment Suit

The popular Mexican grill, Chipotle, has agreed to pay $95,000 to a former worker who claimed that he was sexually harassed by his female manager back in 2015. The case was filed back in 2017 and the settlement was determined in early December. Although Chipotle has not admitted wrongdoing or any liability, the company came […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/12/18/mexican-eatery-settles-sexual-harassment-suit/

Telehealth Credentialing Challenges

The field of telehealth is growing with regulatory changes paving the way for digital health companies to offer services. Federal and state policies have also helped increase access for more patients, changing how people choose and receive their health care. As this field expands, some physicians may encounter challenges when dealing with provider credentialing, state […]

http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2019/12/12/telehealth-credentialing-challenges/

Lawmakers Propose Bill Banning Discrimination Involving Hairstyles

On Monday, lawmakers in New Jersey proposed a bill that bans discrimination focused on hairstyles and hair textures. The New Jersey Assembly Labor Committee voted unanimously on the bill, which will offer protection to individuals of color and others who may contend with discrimination that targets hairstyles. The particulars of the bill will be classified […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/12/12/bill-banning-discrimination-hairstyles/

CNN Business Cites Sidney Gold on Non-Compete Agreements

The founder of Sidney L. Gold Associates weighs in on the consequences of signing non-compete agreements in Pennsylvania, and the likelihood of employers filing lawsuits when the agreements are broken. Read the full article by CNN Business here. https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/10/success/noncompete-agreements/index.html

http://www.discrimlaw.net/news_releases/cnn-business-cites-sidney-gold-on-non-compete-agreements/

Documentation is Vital When Dealing with Discrimination

Every Pennsylvania employee deserves to be able to go to work, get the job done, and receive a regular paycheck. However, some workers experience discrimination during their careers. This is unacceptable and can be tough to prove without documentation to back up their cases. Even with the help of an aggressive employment discrimination lawyer, a […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/12/11/documentation-vital-discrimination/

Lawmakers Agree on Paid Family Leave for Federal Workers

Lawmakers agreed on the terms to approve paid family leave for federal workers after the birth of a newborn or introduction of an adopted child into their homes. Federal workers would be entitled to 12 weeks of paid leave to tend to their infant or adopted child, which is currently offered to military personnel. The […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/12/11/paid-family-leave-federal-workers/

Preventing Whistleblower Retaliation

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was created with a mission to achieve safe and healthful work conditions for this country’s workforce. It does this through regulations, training, education, and assistance, and covers private and public sector workers and employers. Many people may be surprised to discover that whistleblower protection also falls under the scope […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/12/10/preventing-whistleblower-retaliation/

Preventing Sexual Harassment at the Office Holiday Party

The office holiday party is a great way to mark the end of a great year and mingle with co-workers outside the office. It is always fun to let off some steam with colleagues off the clock. However, employees tend to be less guarded at festive celebrations, especially when alcohol is involved. Yet, work functions […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/12/09/preventing-sexual-harassment-office-holiday-party/

Hotel Panic Buttons Protect Workers from Sexual Harassment

In the era of the #MeToo movement, hotel operators are taking steps to address the problem of sexual harassment faced by many hospitality workers in this country. Hotel and resort companies big and small are responding to the concerns of workers and union leadership to provide devices and training to protect employees. It has been […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/12/06/hotel-panic-buttons-sexual-harasment/

Nearly Half of Sexual Harassers Return to Work

Many employers have unclear policies regarding punishment for sexual harassment in the workplace. For this reason, employees who have been found to engage in sexually harassing behavior often find a way to return to work despite an employer’s resistance to such an arrangement. A recent study from Michigan University’s School of Human Resources and Labor […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/12/04/sexual-harassers-return-work/

Largest Sexual Harassment Survey Launched

Led by law professor and anti-sexual harassment icon, Anita Hill, the Hollywood Commission on Eliminating Sexual Harassment and Advancing Equality recently launched what they claim is the largest industry survey ever conducted. The study, which is open to anyone who has ever worked in entertainment or tried to work in the business, will be used […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/12/02/largest-survey/

Television Network Allegedly Fires Whistleblower Over Sex-Trafficking Story

Sources have reported that a recently hired CBS News producer was fired after being accused of whistleblowing on a news story. The producer had started working on CBS This Morning in October, after leaving her position as a producer for ABC’s Good Morning America. According to the reports, executives at ABC informed CBS that the […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/11/29/network-fires-whistleblower/

Third Circuit Revives Whistleblowers’ Claims in False Claims Act

Last month, the United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals reversed an earlier decision to dismiss whistleblowers’ claims that neurosurgeons affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) violated the False Claims Act by falsely billing Medicaid and Medicare for services to boost their personal income. Among the whistleblowers’ allegations, they claimed the compensation […]

http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2019/11/28/whistleblowers-false-claims-act/

CBS Executive Claims Age and Race Discrimination Led to Termination

A CBS Executive claims that age and race discrimination contributed to the termination of his job. During his time with CBS, Ghen Maynard developed hit shows such as “Survivor” and “The Amazing Race.” In the lawsuit filed on Monday, he accuses CBS of discriminating against him because of his age and his ethnic background which […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/11/27/cbs-executive-age-race-discrimination-termination/

Impact of #UsToo Training

When the #MeToo movement hit the scene, it received support from people all over the world. Many not only felt compelled to tell their own stories of on-the-job harassment, but to help others recognize and stop harassing behaviors when they occur. Surprisingly, plenty of people realized they had been victims of sexual harassment only after […]

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Changes Due to the #MeToo Movement

It is now two years since the New York Times exposed top Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein as a sexual predator, giving rise to the #MeToo movement. In the interim, quite a few powerful men, including many household names, have lost their jobs because of similar allegations. Although there is still a long way to go […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/11/26/changes-due-to-the-metoo-movement/

Oncologists Experience Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment can happen to any employee at any level, including individuals pursuing doctoral degrees at prestigious institutions. A recent survey from the Society of Gynecologic Oncology indicated just how prevalent harassment could be for women studying to become oncologists. The results show that the widespread problem of being treated inappropriately due to gender knows […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/11/25/oncologists-sexual-harassment/

What Does At-Will Employment Mean in Pennsylvania?

An at-will employment doctrine holds that an employee can be dismissed from their job for any reason or for no reason at all. In at-will employment states, it is the prerogative of the employer to simply let the employee go without an explanation; an employee may also quit their job for any reason, without giving […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/11/22/at-will-employment-pa/

Pan Asian Restaurant Under Sexual Harassment Allegations

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Pei Wei Asian Diner, LLC after the company allowed the sexually inappropriate conduct of two managers to go on unchecked for nearly two years. The filing alleged that the company neglected to address the complaints of several female teen and young […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/11/20/restaurant-sexual-harassment/

Supreme Court to Decide If Civil Rights Act Protects LGBTQ Rights

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 established U.S. workers’ immunity from discrimination on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Although this act is one that helped the U.S. take strides toward equality, it did not include those who identified as LGBTQ. Due to the failure to include LGBTQ individuals, the […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/11/19/supreme-court-lgbtq-rights/

Female Writer Accused Patricia Heaton’s Husband of Sexual Misconduct

A female writer accused actress Patricia Heaton’s husband, producer David Hunt, of sexual misconduct while working on the CBS television show, “Carole’s Second Act,” in which Heaton stars. The former writer alleged that Hunt inappropriately touched her and that the network failed to properly handle her complaints. She claims that after she and a female […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/11/18/writer-patricia-heaton-husband-sexual-misconduct/

Amazon Hit with Disability Discrimination Suit by Medical Marijuana Patient

A medical marijuana patient and former warehouse worker for Amazon filed a disability discrimination suit against them for wrongful termination. In July 2018, the employee who worked at the warehouse in Edison, New Jersey took a drug test for the company that showed positive results. A month later, Amazon allegedly fired him for marijuana use. […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/11/18/amazon-disability-discrimination-medical-marijuana-patient/

Transgender Employee Sues Fast Food Chain for Wrongful Termination

A transgender employee who formerly worked for a popular fast food chain in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit on Friday against the company for harassment, hosting a hostile work environment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. The former cashier claims that her managers failed to protect her from derogatory taunts from co-workers and customers and that they […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/11/14/transgender-employee-wrongful-termination/

Prescribing the Wrong Medication to Patients

Countless prescriptions are written every day, and there are many steps that must be followed for patients to receive the proper medications. From the moment production begins, to the time the patient takes a first dose, there are many opportunities for mistakes to happen. Patients trust their doctors and expect to receive effective treatment and […]

http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2019/11/14/prescribing-wrong-medication/

Is Your Employer Violating Work Laws?

Workers in the United States are the beneficiaries of a long history of struggles by working men and women to secure basic employment rights. Beginning with the rapid industrialization of society, workers fought for safe working conditions, fair pay, the right to unionize, and many other labor rights, which are enshrined in law today. Yet, […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/11/13/employer-violating-work-laws/

What Should I Do After I Leave My Job Due to Sexual Harassment?

Leaving one job for another tends to present unique challenges for a worker. These challenges are intensified for victims who left their job due to sexual harassment. Many victims are unsure how to find a job following harassment. This is especially true if the sexual harassment case tarnished the relationship with their employer. Therefore, it […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/11/12/what-should-i-do-after-sexual-harassment/

Costco Managers Face Sexual Harassment Allegations

Costco Wholesale is the second largest retailer in the world and a Fortune 500 company known to consumers across the Northeast. Now, workers in two separate New Jersey Costco locations have filed lawsuits alleging rampant sexual harassment that went unpunished by the company. Civil lawsuits filed separately in Middlesex and Monmouth County alleged that managers […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/11/11/costco-sexual-harassment-allegations/

New Jersey Teacher Sick Over Hostile Work Environment

A high school math teacher filed a lawsuit against the Bergen County school district due to allegations of discrimination and retaliation. The victim initiated the lawsuit due to claims of a hostile work environment. According to the victim, her volatile relationship with a supervisor led her to experience anxiety and other medical issues. In the […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/11/08/nj-teacher-sick-hostile-work-environment/

Gold Representing Exton Mother in Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit

Attorney Sidney L. Gold of Sidney L. Gold & Associates, P.C. is representing an Exton mother and former employee of Urban Outfitters in a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit. The suit on behalf of the plaintiff alleges that her former employer made derogatory remarks against her after she revealed that she was pregnant in February 2016. Furthermore, […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/news_releases/exton-mother-pregnancy-discrimination-lawsuit/

New Proposed Rule Regarding Restaurant Workers’ Tips

Something new may be coming to the menu for restaurant workers around Pennsylvania, however, not everyone is thrilled about its debut. The federal government has floated a proposal that would change the way restaurant employers are expected to pay employees who are eligible to receive tips. The proposed measure would encourage all tips to be […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/11/06/rule-restaurant-workers-tips/

Ex-NAACP Employee Accuses Supervisor of Sexual Harassment

Sexual Harassment can happen at any time within any type of organization. In a news conference, a woman who worked for the NAACP in North Carolina alleged unwelcome sexual conduct from her supervisor who is now running for president of the NAACP state chapter. In her statement, she claimed that the NAACP cannot fight racism […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/11/04/ex-naacp-employee-accuses-supervisor/

Practicing Medicine Without a License

Throughout the United States, it is a criminal offense to practice medicine without a professional license. Like other professions require specific job training and preparation, a medical practitioner must undergo several years of education and practical experience to prepare them for treating their patients safely. Without this safeguard in place, unlicensed doctors could endanger the […]

http://www.healthcarelawfirm.net/2019/10/31/practicing-medicine-without-license/

Franklin Township Public Works Boss Charged with Sexual Misconduct

A boss employed by the Franklin Township Public Works department in Franklin Township, New Jersey was charged with sexual misconduct. His former assistant filed a suit against him claiming that he engaged in unlawful physical contact with her and made unwanted sexual advances toward her multiple times. Allegedly, when she rejected his advances, he retaliated […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/10/30/franklin-township-public-works-sexual-misconduct/

Placido Domingo Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Accusations

The onstage world of opera is elegant and dramatic, but what goes on offstage is often quite tawdry. Placido Domingo, founder of the Los Angeles Opera, is stepping down as General Director after multiple accusations of sexual harassment and is withdrawing from scheduled performances. He also broke with New York’s Metropolitan Opera, where he was […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/10/30/placido-domingo-resigns-sexual-harassment-accusations/

Google Employees Face Retaliation for Reporting Harassment

Google is under fire due to a released document containing reports of retaliation against its employees. The internal document included reports from dozens of workers who received punitive action from reporting incidents in the workplace. Some of the claims included demotions and being placed in less desirable projects. The recent reports of retaliation come after […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/10/29/google-employees-face-retaliation/

NBC Frees Workers from Non-Disclosure Agreements Due to Harassment

NBC made the decision to free former workers from non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) regarding sexual harassment that they may have experienced on the job. It was announced on Rachel Maddow’s program on MSNBC that any former employee who fears coming forward and reporting instances of sexual harassment that they may have encountered while working for the […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/10/28/nbc-non-disclosure-agreements-harassment/

Digital Ads Found to Discriminate Against Women and Older Workers

Digital discrimination has come to the forefront thanks to a recent decision by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). When asked to investigate complaints of widespread age and gender discrimination in Facebook ads, the EEOC concluded that seven organizations violated discrimination laws when seeking new employees. What makes the decision particularly noteworthy is that […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/10/28/digital-ads-discriminate-against-women-older-workers/

Is Retaliation Easier to Prove Than Discrimination?

According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), retaliation was the most frequent claim in fiscal year 2017. Discrimination followed closely behind retaliation, including discrimination based on race, sex, disability, age, religion, and national origin. These two incidents are nearly equal in regard to frequency; however, they are not analyzed the same way. A recent […]

http://www.njdiscrimlaw.net/2019/10/24/retaliation-easier-prove/

Comcast Executive Files LGBTQ Discrimination Suit Against Employer

A longtime Comcast executive filed a LGBTQ discrimination suit against his employer in Philadelphia in early October. The executive served as the LGBTQ liaison for the company and worked with them for nearly 20 years. He claims that he faced name-calling, was passed over for promotions, failed to receive equal pay for his work, and […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/10/23/comcast-executive-lgbtq-discrimination/

Pregnancy Discrimination Allegations Against Pet Waste Removal Company

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has brought suit against DoodyCalls, a pet waste removal service, for discrimination following the termination of a pregnant employee. The company allegedly let the employee go with the reasoning that it was in the best interest of the employee and her unborn child. The EEOC contends that it […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/10/23/pregnancy-discrimination-allegations/

Former Transgender Employee Sues Actress Rosario Dawson

A former transgender employee filed a suit against actress Rosario Dawson and her family, alleging discrimination, civil rights violations, and labor violations as well as assault. The former worker who previously identified as a female moved to New York City to work for Dawson and her family. He came out as transgendered after moving to […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/10/21/transgender-employee-suit-rosario-dawson/

How Can I Tell My Employer About My Pregnancy?

Many female employees experience anxiety about telling an employer that they are pregnant due to pregnancy discrimination. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act makes it illegal for companies with at least 15 employees to base employment decisions on an employee’s pregnancy. This includes pay, benefits, hiring, and firing, and provides certain accommodations and protections. In 2008, the […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/10/21/my-pregnancy/

Fast Food Franchise Worker Fired for Reporting Sexual Harassment

A North Carolina Zaxby’s franchise faces a lawsuit from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) after a worker claimed sexual harassment by the general manager led to her firing. Zaxby’s is a restaurant chain operating in the South, the majority of which are franchises. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/10/18/fired-reporting-sexual-harassment/

Female Pediatricians Face Gender Discrimination

The American Academy of Pediatrics recently published a study on early and mid-career pediatricians, which looked at gender differences in work-life balance, home responsibilities, and salary. On average in the United States, women earn approximately 80 percent of what men earn in similarly situated positions. Among the 1,000 doctors in the study, women pediatricians earned […]

http://www.discrimlaw.net/2019/10/16/female-pediatricians-gender-discrimination/